Services

BSA has a range of Sounding Rockets, capable of flights up to 300km in multistage configurations. With access to a number of launch ranges across Australia and overseas, BSA facilitates payloads for all industries.

Propulsion

BSA designs and manufactures a range of propulsion systems for use in rockets and sub-orbital launch vehicle applications. Areas of expertise include solid rocket motors and sub-orbital payload delivery systems with development in place for orbital systems.

Orbital

BSA affordable orbital services are designed to carry small sats to LEO and SSO with rapid deployment capabilities. Utilising BSA's proprietary solid fueled motors, orbital vehicles will be available in 3 and 4 stage configurations and set to launch by the end of 2019.

Telemetry and Avionics

BSA has a range of commercial and proprietary avionics and telemetry systems. Utilising a variety of technologies and frequencies, data can be transmitted and processed in real time.

Development and Testing

BSA develop projects from the ground up and maintain a number of testing rigs to determine viability and success of projects before they even leave the ground.

Consultation & Custom Services

BSA offers a range of consulting services including risk management, range and airspace management, simulations plus more. Whether you have an existing project that requires enhancing or need customisation, BSA has the solution.

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Team

Black Sky Aerospace's leadership bring a rich history from a diverse range of fields.Combined, they have they created an unprecedented capability in Aerospace and Defence sectors.

BLAKE NIKOLIC

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Blake has been involved in the explosives and aviation industry for over 20 years. Blake holds a number of qualifications in risk management, quality management and product development. Blake has taken advantage of his experience as a pilot in the Australian Army and applied that to his role in BSA. Blake sits on the board of various rocketry organisations in Australia. Blake is well versed in ITAR/EAR regulations as well as Australian legislation and is the primary contact to state and national regulators.

DAVE COUZENS

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Dave is an electrical engineer by profession, however has been involved in all facets of engineering from design and implementation through to management of multi million dollar projects. Dave has been involved in the aerospace industry for over 15 years and sits on the board of various rocketry organisations in Australia. Dave has been shooting for over 35 years and has an extensive knowledge of small arms and ammunition.
BSc, DipEng

KARL HEMPHILL

CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER

Karl has worked in the safety industry for over 30 years with his involvement in seat belt development and manufacturing and health care services across the globe. A former member of the Australian Army, Karl is a natural leader and his role in BSA as an educator ensures the entire team has the knowledge and skills to complete daily tasks or challenges that will arise in these diverse industries.
MEd, DipEd, BA

ROB NEWTON

STRUCTURES TEAM LEADER

Rob has worked in the metal manufacturing industry for over 20 years. He has extensive knowledge of laser processing of metals, both flat and structural as well as metal folding and sub-assembly construction. Professionally, Rob specialises in management, governance, process improvement, ERP system implementation and development and business systems. Co-founder of Laser Central in 1998 and several other businesses since, Rob is seasoned entrepreneur who knows what it takes to build a business from the ground up. Although newer to the rocket world, Rob has achieved Range Safety and Launch Control qualifications in the first year of involvement, reflecting Rob’s strong belief in understanding and being apart of safety and risk management that underlie process activity.
BE (Hon), BSc Qld, MBA (Exec) AGSM DipCM DipMgmt
MIEAust CPEng FIML GAICD

DAVID BOYD

AVIONICS TEAM LEADER

David has held senior management and leadership positions in both the telecommunications and property industry, and has led multi-disciplined teams in large projects and operations. His roles have involved extensive overseas experience across all of Asia and parts of Europe, and at one stage was based in France working on a global telecommunications merger. Most recently David has owned an electronics design and manufacturing business. David spent 10 years in the Army Reserve Infantry and gained qualifications in mortar operations and disposal of malfunctioned explosives ordinance. David also has formal qualifications in electronics, telecommunications, and holds a Graduate Diploma in Digital Communications. David brought High Power Rocketry to Australia as the founder the first HPR organisation, and has been developing rocketry avionics for 20 years, including GPS tracking, telemetry systems, and pyrotechnic actuators.

Redefining Space

Black Sky Aerospace, helping YOU redefine space

We live in a complex world with diverse requirements. BSA works with YOU, to redefine space as we know it. BSA knows that every customer is different and our team can assist every step along the way to meet your desired goals.

From inception, through to integration and deployment, BSA success is delivered through proactive communication with key stakeholders to identify and validate project needs to meet strategic and operational requirements.